Green beans with almonds is a simple pairing, but paying attention to the details can make it memorable. Choose small, firm green beans – they’re sweeter, with a more delicate flavour – and fry the almonds in butter for extra crunch and richness.
Ingredients
Method
1.Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat, add almonds, and stir until golden (5-7 minutes). Strain through a sieve (discard butter) and drain on paper towels. Season to taste with salt.
2.Meanwhile, blanch beans in a large saucepan of salted water until bright green (1-2 minutes). Refresh and drain well.
3.Combine olive oil, vinegar, preserved lemon and lemon juice in a screw-top jar, seal, and shake well to combine.
4.Toss beans with tarragon, almonds and dressing, season to taste, and serve.